Very late relapse of bilateral retinoblastoma

Journal of Pediatric Hematology/oncology
Jung Yoon ChoiHee Young Shin

Abstract

Retinoblastoma usually recurs within the first few years after treatment completion. We report a rare case of very late relapse in a 6-month-old girl who was diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma. The patient achieved first remission after treatment with neoadjuvant chemotherapy, enucleation of the right eye, local laser therapy of the left eye, and adjuvant chemotherapy. Extraocular relapse with multiple metastases occurred 13 years and 8 months after treatment. The patient is currently in second complete remission after receiving high-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation. In conclusion, long-term follow-up is needed for early detection of recurrent retinoblastoma.

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Citations

Apr 24, 2018·Journal of Pediatric Hematology/oncology·Eun Hye JungYoung Suk Yu
Jan 23, 2021·Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology·Audrey ClarissaAnshorulloh Abdul Fath

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BETA
biopsy

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